This attenuator truck was rear ended at 63 mph by an inattentive driver, despite workers’ attempts to get the driver’s attention.
This attenuator truck was rear ended at 63 mph by an inattentive driver, despite workers’ attempts to get the driver’s attention.
Two workers were hurt and the driver received minor injuries.
The driver pled guilty to reckless endangerment of a road-way worker.
Flaggers and other Workers On Foot* are exposed to the
Flaggers and other Workers On Foot* are exposed to the
risk of being struck if they are not visible to motorists or equipment operators.
Workers who operate construction vehicles or motorized equipment risk injury due to rollovers, collisions, being
Workers who operate construction vehicles or motorized equipment risk injury due to rollovers, collisions, being
caught between or struck by operating equipment.
844 WORKER DEATHS occurred in roadway work zones from 1995-2002 (over 100/year avg.)
844 WORKER DEATHS occurred in roadway work zones from 1995-2002 (over 100/year avg.)
91% of these were related to motor vehicle traffic or construction equipment, or both
The trend in worker deaths showed an increase...
The trend in worker deaths showed an increase...
90 deaths/yr average between 1992-1997
120 deaths/yr average between 1995-2002
Construction vehicle related accidents are responsible for the increase in worker deaths
Construction equipment accidents accounted for as many “worker on foot” deaths as traffic vehicles
Dump trucks were responsible for 41% of the “worker on foot” related deaths
Dump trucks were responsible for 41% of the “worker on foot” related deaths
52% of these involved dump trucks backing up!
Flaggers and other workers assigned traffic control responsibilities work very close to motor vehicles and are at risk of getting struck or run over by them.
Flaggers and other workers assigned traffic control responsibilities work very close to motor vehicles and are at risk of getting struck or run over by them.
A Traffic Control Plan helps move motorist traffic safely through or around roadway work zones to protect the public and workers.
A Traffic Control Plan helps move motorist traffic safely through or around roadway work zones to protect the public and workers.
It makes use of traffic control devices, standard signage, and buffer and transition zones.
When flaggers will be used on a job lasting more than one day, there must be a current site-specific traffic control plan that is kept on site.
Refer to WAC 296-155-305 (7)(b)
In the Temporary Traffic Control zone, construction vehicles and equipment moving inside create a risk to workers on foot requiring additional protection planning and policies to minimize backing-up maneuvers in the “activity area”
In the Temporary Traffic Control zone, construction vehicles and equipment moving inside create a risk to workers on foot requiring additional protection planning and policies to minimize backing-up maneuvers in the “activity area”
The Temporary Traffic Control “Activity Area” is the section of the highway where the work activity takes place. It is comprised of the work space, the traffic space, and the buffer space.
The “work space” is that portion of the road closed and set aside for equipment, workers, and material.
Work spaces are usually delineated apart from the traffic space, to exclude vehicles and pedestrians, by channelizing devices or temporary barriers and signs.
Do not cross directly in front of or immediately behind large heavy equipment or trucks where the operator sits higher in the vehicle.
Do not cross directly in front of or immediately behind large heavy equipment or trucks where the operator sits higher in the vehicle.
Communicate with an operator (verbally and/or by eye contact) before entering any area near heavy equipment or large trucks.
If you have to stand near parked equipment or trucks, stand in front or on operator side so if equipment comes into use, the operator can see you and you can see them.
Washington’s rule WAC 296-155-610(2)(f)(ii)
Washington’s rule WAC 296-155-610(2)(f)(ii)
A comprehensive Site-specific
A comprehensive Site-specific
Safety Program (APP)
A Temporary Traffic Control Plan in place for the project site
Conducted crew meetings and
trained all workers on work zone safety; discussing potential hazards, equipment blind spots, movement precautions in the activity area
Pedestrian Workers
Pedestrian Workers
Keep in eye contact with operators when working near moving equipment
Remember equipment blind spots and limited visual areas
